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Thursday, June 28, 2018

Rodial Vit C Brightening Skincare Review

This summer I have a lot of exciting plans – last Saturday I
was braving the white water rapids of the mighty Niagara River and this weekend
I’m strawberry picking with the family before enjoying a leisurely brunch in the
country and date night in Toronto. Basking in the sun is fun, but UV,
pollutants and city smog can damage and dull the complexion so I’ve been using the
new Vit C Collection by Rodial.

If you aren’t sure why people are going crazy for Vitamin C
and why beauty brands are putting it in almost everything, let’s do a little
recap. This potent Ascorbic Acid is high in antioxidants that brighten, fight
free-radicals, heal wounds and synthesize collagen for firming, wrinkle
reduction and tightening. It also helps even skin tone by fading blemishes,
scars, imperfections and hyperpigmentation while reducing photo damage caused
by UV.

I usually start my morning routine with the Cleansing Pads
($56.00) – formulated with pure Vitamin C and an invigorating blend of Fruit, Lactic,
Glycolic and Salicylic Acids that resurface and retexturize. The soft pads are soaked
in brightening solution to gently purify pores, exfoliate and eliminate dirt,
oil and bacteria. Skin appears firm, toned and clear with less breakouts and
the jar is easy to slip in your carry-on for a healthy glow on-the-go. The pads do remove makeup but they aren’t really designed for wiping off all your
foundation, so don’t waste them. Instead, use them to prep the skin and remove
residual debris after cleansing. Remember to close the
lid tightly so they don't dry-out. I cover the jar with a piece of plastic wrap before twisting the
cap on securely.

The Vit C Brightening Cleanser ($65.00) helps improve
texture and tone while removing pollutants, and impurities. It feels more like
a glossy serum than a foaming soap, leaving my skin soft, smooth and supple
with no dryness. I can smell the refreshing blood orange water among the grape
and pomegranate extracts, and my face appears radiant and clear after each use. The
formula does not lather into rich foam but it is effective, especially if you
double-cleanse to help breakdown the layers of makeup, oil and sunscreen.

If you spent your weekend drinking fishbowl sized cocktails
with the girls (like I did) the Vit C Energising Sheet Mask ($60.00 per box) definitely comes in handy. Enriched with rejuvenating Vitamin B3, Amino Acids, Green Tea
and Hyaluronic Acid, the lush formula transforms dull, pasty skin by boosting
luminosity, deeply hydrating and combating key signs of aging. Leave it on for
15 minutes and relax as the serum sinks in and replenishes tired looking skin. After
just one treatment my face was smooth, plump and velvety soft with very little
evidence of sleep deprivation.

The Vit C Mask ($110.00) is also available as a clear gel with a
higher concentration of exfoliating acids to resurface, smooth, rejuvenate and diminish
age spots, blemishes and other imperfections. The gel is very easy to apply with
minimal mess and dries down into the texture of a peel-off mask that gently
fuses to the face to lock-in nutrients. Leave it on for 15 - 20 mins and
voila! You’re one step closer to silky, even skin and flawless makeup
application. I use this treatment before big events or special occasions because
it gives my complexion a boost of hydration and youthfulness.

Rodial is available is Murale and Shoppers Drug Mart. Visit the website by clicking HERE.